Author: David Great

A man in Ghana was attacked and killed by lions after scaling a fence at a zoo in the capital, Accra. The man was spotted in the enclosure that has a lion, lioness and two cubs moments before the deadly attack. The zoo authorities later coaxed the carnivorous animals into a corner and the body of the man was retrieved. Police are investigating the motive of the middle-aged man. The man was allegedly attempting to steal a cub, according to local MyJoyOnline news website. Panic grips residents as lion escapes from Kano zoo Authorities have ascertained that no lions escaped…

Tributes have poured in for the Kenyan cyclist Sule Kangangi who died while competing in a race in the United States. He had been participating in the Vermont Overland race on Sunday where he reportedly suffered a fatal crash, according to a statement by his team. The 33-year-old was competing alongside his fellow Kenyan cyclists John Kariuki, Nancy Akinyi and Uganda’s Jordan Schleck. “Heart-breaking. My thoughts are with Sule’s friends and family,” Kenyan-born British cyclist Chris Froome posted on Twitter. Kenyan group sues UK govt over colonial land theft Rachel Ruto, the wife of Kenya’s president-elect William Ruto, described Kangangi’s…

Paul Pogba says he has been the target of extortion and threats from an organised gang. The Juventus and France midfielder issued a statement through his lawyers on Sunday saying the matter had been reported to the authorities. News agency AFP, citing a source, said French police had opened an investigation. Earlier, Pogba’s brother Mathias posted videos online promising to publish “great revelations” about the player. Mathias Pogba said the information was likely to be “explosive”, without giving further details. Paul Pogba makes U-turn on Manchester City deal “They are in addition to threats and extortion attempts by an organised…

The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says he will cut the cost of governance and ensure zero tolerance for corruption. Speaking during a townhall meeting in Toronto, Canada, the former Anambra state governor said that bad leadership has damaged Nigeria and that the most populous black nation must be rescued. Chronicle NG reports that Obi also stressed the importance of Nigerians in Diaspora, noting that, they represent a broad part of the African country human development capital. “Bad leadership has seriously damaged Nigeria and we must rescue our country and end bad governance,” Obi said during the well attended…

Chelsea have revived their interest in Crystal Palace and Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha, 29, but Barcelona and Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 33, remains their number one priority. (Guardian) However, Manchester United have also enquired about a potential transfer move for Aubameyang. (Caught Offside) The agent of Manchester United and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Chelsea investigating whether a move to Stamford Bridge is possible for the 37-year-old. (Independent) Ajax are targeting Chelsea and Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech, 29, as a replacement for Antony, 22, after accepting a bid from Manchester United for the Brazil international. (Mail) Chelsea have offered Everton Albania striker Armando Broja, 20, and England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 22, plus £25m in return for 21-year-old English attacker…

Manchester United have agreed a deal with Ajax for Brazil winger Antony. It is believed that United will pay an initial fee of £80.75m, with a further £4.25m in add-ons. The 22-year-old is due to arrive in Manchester to complete a medical within the next 48 hours. Antony would become Manchester United’s joint-second most expensive signing alongside defender Harry Maguire – the £89m paid for Paul Pogba remains the club’s record. Antony scored 25 goals and provided 22 assists in 82 appearances for Ajax, having joined the Dutch side from Sao Paulo in 2020 and played under current United boss…

Harry Kane scored twice and had a penalty saved as Tottenham fought off a gritty Nottingham Forest side at the City Ground to remain unbeaten. Forest were positive throughout and began on the front foot but Kane punished them with a clinical finish on the break within five minutes. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson later denied Kane from the spot and made several more important saves. The England captain confirmed victory for Spurs late on, heading in from close range. Antonio Conte’s side were made to work for their victory as Forest, pushed on by a noisy and optimistic home crowd, kept…

Two US warships are passing through the Taiwan Strait, the United States Navy has announced. It is the first such operation to take place since tensions between Taiwan and China increased following a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan earlier this month. The US and other Western navies have routinely sailed through the strait in recent years. China reacted to Ms Pelosi’s visit by holding military drills in the area. On Sunday, Taiwan’s defence ministry says it detected 23 Chinese aircraft and eight Chinese ships operating around Taiwan. Among the detected aircraft, seven crossed the median line…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) to provide our organization with a copy of the agreement the Federal Government recently signed with the United States for the repatriation of $23 million stolen by late General Sani Abacha.” The United States government had last week signed an agreement with the Federal Government to repatriate $23 million Abacha loot to Nigeria. In the letter dated 27 August 2022 and signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation said: “By the combined reading…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for scholarships for talented African youths who are disadvantaged by low incomes. Jonathan made the call in his remarks during the 11th graduation ceremony of the Cavendish University Uganda (CUU), Kampala, Uganda. Jonathan, who is the Chancellor of the University, in his remarks he assured the university of his continued support. “We will continue to focus on removing barriers to access of higher education for many African youths who are talented but disadvantaged by low incomes. “We will therefore need to look for scholarships for the talented but poor youths, even if it means…